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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In ""Good Neighbors," Patty is known for being unable to do what?

2. After speaking with Walter in "Mistakes Were Made," Patty learns what about Eliza?

3. Patty notes that, as a result of her affair with Richard, she felt what?

4. Following this time at the lake in "Mistakes Were Made," Walter takes a job where?

5. What is the name of Richard's roommate in "Mistakes Were Made"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Carol Monaghan and what is her relationship to the Berglunds?

2. Describe the friendship between Eliza and Patty.

3. When Richard is invited to stay at the lake house, what is the state of Patty and Walter's marriage?

4. What decision do the Berglunds make after Joey goes away to college?

5. What happens while Patty and Richard are at the lake house?

6. Who are Patty's parents and what do they do?

7. Why does Walter invite Richard to stay at his lake house?

8. What decision does Joey make that infuriates the Berglunds?

9. How do the residents of Ramsey Hill view Patty Berglund?

10. How does Connie feel about Joey Berglund?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a major theme of the novel. Explain how this them is developed over the course of the novel. What point does the author seem to be making about friendship?

Essay Topic 2

The characters are involved in many internal conflicts over the course of the novel. Choose three characters and explain how their internal conflict(s) impact both the plot and the characters themselves.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the marriage of Joey and Connie. Are they well matched? Will they repeat the mistakes of Walter and Patty, in your opinion? Base your response on their history, behaviors, and beliefs.

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